Senior Principal Avionics Software Architect (DO-178)

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Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to design the software foundation for next-generation avionics. You will lead architecture and development of core components, libraries, and tooling for safety-critical systems, with DO-178 certification in scope.

The role involves driving technical direction across development and verification activities, defining requirements and traceability, and collaborating with customers, regulators, and

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in designing and delivering safety-critical avionics software.
  • Strong proficiency in modern C++ and OO design principles.
  • Experience with certification artifacts and standards (DO-178) across civil/military programs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling for avionics platforms.
  • Drive technical direction and execution for safety-critical software development and verification (DO-178).
  • Define and manage software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
  • Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented practices.
  • Own DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
  • Lead and support certification activities with customers and regulatory bodies.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align solutions with program goals.

Skills

C++
Software architecture
Safety-critical
DO-178

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to design the software foundation for next-generation avionics. You will lead architecture and development of core components, libraries, and tooling for safety-critical systems, with DO-178 certification in scope.

The role involves driving technical direction across development and verification activities, defining requirements and traceability, and collaborating with customers, regulators, and

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